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Re: 1.2.3 WCAG

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From: L Snider
Date: Oct 16, 2024 8:53AM

For people who are fully Deaf-Blind, the only way they can access the
content is through a text transcript (whether WCAG requires it or not, I go
beyond WCAG). That transcript should also include the audio description
parts as well.

Cheers

Lisa

On Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 3:57 AM Sumit Patel < <EMAIL REMOVED> >
wrote:

> *Hai all*,
>
> I am writing to request clarification regarding Success Criterion 1.2.3
> Audio Description or Media Alternative of the Web Content Accessibility
> Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0.
>
> While I believe I have a clear understanding of the audio description
> component of this criterion, I would like to confirm the following:
>
> - Audio Description Requirement: Audio description is necessary when
> important information is conveyed on the screen but not in the main
> audio
> track. Is this interpretation correct?
>
> I am also seeking clarification on the text alternative aspect of this
> criterion. Specifically, I would like to know if a video with an audio
> track should always have a text transcript, regardless of whether the audio
> track includes all essential information.
>
> Could you please provide more insight into the requirements for text
> transcripts in such scenarios? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Sumit.
> > > > >